Cape Town
Chess in Cape Town
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Cape Town Chess Club
The oldest surviving chess club in South Africa, founded in 1885, meeting at Ellerton Primary School in Sea Point under the leadership of International Master David Gluckman.
Mitchell's Plain Chess Club
Based in the township where Africa's first Grandmaster Kenny Solomon grew up, this club continues to develop young players from the local community.
Steinitz Chess Club
An iconic Cape Town chess club named after the first World Chess Champion, meeting weekly on Thursdays at the New Apostolic Church Hall in Parow West.
Chess Venues 6
Ellerton Primary School
schoolHosts the Cape Town Chess Club, the oldest surviving chess club in South Africa, which has been meeting there since 1885.
New Apostolic Church Hall
ChurchVenue for Steinitz Chess Club, an iconic club named after the first World Chess Champion.
Woodstock Brewery Taproom
RestaurantA casual, social club combining craft beer with chess, located at the corner of Lower Main and Trill.
UCT Sports Centre
Sports hallHome to the UCT Chess Club, which hosted a simultaneous exhibition with 200 fans from local clubs.
Kraaifontein Library
LibraryMeeting point for Kraaifontein Chess Club, which meets on Wednesdays at 18:00.
A scenic venue with Table Mountain as a backdrop that has hosted chess events and is open to the chess community.
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